Early Man

Lionsgate | Release Date: February 16, 2018

6.5	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 101 Ratings

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robbywarren93Feb 20, 2018

It's pretty light and predictable for Aardman, but the beautiful animation, solid pacing, and a few really funny jokes/gags still make this a fun time at the movies.

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Rebecca31Feb 16, 2018

I went to see Early Man because I’m a fan of Nick Park. Wallace and Gromit was my childhood and I absolutely loved the Shaun the Sheep movie, film making at its best. Well you can imagine my disappointment at a movie that doesn’t even comeI went to see Early Man because I’m a fan of Nick Park. Wallace and Gromit was my childhood and I absolutely loved the Shaun the Sheep movie, film making at its best. Well you can imagine my disappointment at a movie that doesn’t even come close to the standard of Wallace and Gromit. I understand this film isn’t exactly aimed at my age group but if a 25 year old can enjoy Shaun the Sheep or Coco then there’s no excuse for Early Man.

The Bronze Age Vs The Stone Age in a game of football because the Stone Age were perfectly happy living in their little valley all quiet and content hunting rabbits and such, then the Bronze Age come along in their big bronze machines and fancy clothes, see all the potential to mine bronze in the little valley and boot out the Stone Age people cause it’s their land now and there’s nothing no one can do cause they’re the Bronze Age and obviously the superior race. Well the Stone Age led by Eddie Redmayne aren’t having any of this and challenge the Bronze Age to a game of football cause it’s a movie about football and who’s to say they didn’t play football back then. It could happen. Well I never really bought into the idea of this film and there lies problem one. All the other problems just kept on coming. Lazy writing and it’s not funny, honestly this doesn’t feel like Aardman, the attempts at jokes, particularly the slapstick humor has been put in the trailer as the selling point so don’t expect anything more than what you’ve seen in the trailer. Oh how can I trash a kids movie so harshly. How terrible am I? Rebecca you’re so heartless, well spoiler alert I don’t have a heart. Do you know what else doesn’t have a heart? This movie. Sorry Aardman Animations you let me down. I’m not going to be nice just because it’s a movie aimed at children. A good kids movie should have something adults can enjoy too. If you’re looking for a good animation to watch in the coming weeks unless you’re bringing young children then avoid this and see Coco instead. There’s no comparison. Not recommended. The 4/10 is for the animation alone, as much as I didn’t like Early Man I can’t fault the animation.… Expand

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mrdr4gonFeb 16, 2018

Pleasant enough animation from Nick Park - not quite up to the level of Wallace and Gromit, but decent nonetheless. It's mostly aimed at younger children but there's enough to keep adults engaged for the most part.

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whoischarlotteFeb 28, 2018

As a big fan of Aardman's films, I was very disapointed. This film doesn't even come close to their previous films but I can still appreciate the amazing claymation.

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youngwarlockJul 25, 2018

Superb and delightful animation, and a few quite funny moments. Yet I am not convinced by the story - to be fair I came with quite high expectations (Wallace & Gromit has always been brilliant). The idea of football match between stone ageSuperb and delightful animation, and a few quite funny moments. Yet I am not convinced by the story - to be fair I came with quite high expectations (Wallace & Gromit has always been brilliant). The idea of football match between stone age and bronze age in my opinion turned out being kind of dull and the story partly was cliched(prophecy, big football battle in the end, etc.). I think that an aardman film set in the stone age could potentially have been way more enthralling and humourous. I was mildly disappointed.… Expand

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JLuis_001Apr 22, 2018

Undoubtedly the worst film from Aardman Animations but the quality remains intact. It will not cause any impression but I think is worth it.

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buzzsparkApr 15, 2018

Harmless but very unimpressive. The great effort put into the animation and the design doesn't fill the massive gaping hole left by bland characters and plot skewed too thin to fill an hour and a half.

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TVJerryFeb 23, 2018

The Aardman gang is known for their idiosyncratic stop-motion design and underplayed comic style. This latest pits cavemen against people from the "civilized" bronze age in a match of football (soccer…it's a British film, after all). TheThe Aardman gang is known for their idiosyncratic stop-motion design and underplayed comic style. This latest pits cavemen against people from the "civilized" bronze age in a match of football (soccer…it's a British film, after all). The expected deadpan gags are plentiful, but few of them land. The distinctive comic energy and plucky characters keep things moving, but it's more often just silly than genuinely funny.… Expand

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TyranianApr 7, 2019

A lesser effort from Aardman, visuals strong but not as clever as usual. Bit disappointing.

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Compi24Dec 15, 2018

Even when they're not at the top of their proverbial game, Aardman Animations is still delivering delightfully pleasant cinematic experiences for the whole family. As is the case with most Aardman films, "Early Man" rides high on itsEven when they're not at the top of their proverbial game, Aardman Animations is still delivering delightfully pleasant cinematic experiences for the whole family. As is the case with most Aardman films, "Early Man" rides high on its meticulously crafted stop-motion stylings and its kind-hearted comedic approach. This time around however, its the intangibles of the narrative that ultimately make this one of the lesser entries in the animation giant's oeuvre. Indeed, the cliched sports film beats and weaker thematic elements may ultimately render this out into something far less meaningful than desired, but that doesn't mean it's not a fun watch overall.… Expand

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foxgroveFeb 22, 2018

Whilst the film has an abundance of funny lines it cannot seem to dispel a certain monotony which hangs over the whole enterprise. This results in the rather brief 89 minutes running time seeming considerably longer. That said, however, youWhilst the film has an abundance of funny lines it cannot seem to dispel a certain monotony which hangs over the whole enterprise. This results in the rather brief 89 minutes running time seeming considerably longer. That said, however, you could do far worse than indulge in the good natured intent of the production and it will certainly put a smile on your face.… Expand

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BrunoVn00Sep 28, 2019

While not as good as most of Aardman's movies, Early Man is still a solid film. The story can get generic and predictable at points. The characters are bland and one-note. It has a good quantity of clichés (one of the most notable is the petWhile not as good as most of Aardman's movies, Early Man is still a solid film. The story can get generic and predictable at points. The characters are bland and one-note. It has a good quantity of clichés (one of the most notable is the pet character: Hogdog. It is a boring cliché that every protagonist's pet is or behaves like a dog) and overall the writing gets pretty weak. One of its redeeming qualities, however is its comedy. If we judge it as a comedy, this movie is great. Most of the jokes are genuinely funny. Most jokes rely on slapstick which might not be everbody's cup of tea, but at least for me, it worked really well. Yeah, the humor can get bad at times, but for the most part, it is a really fun movie. Obviously the animation looks great, showing that even with its weaker films, Aardman always shows tons of effort in the animation and visuals. Overall, it is a really fun family film, but from Aardman we expect more than just "serviceable entertainment". Compared to other Aardman films this movie is really "childish". Don't expect a masterpiece, nor to be emotionally moved or blown away. I recommend it, though.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 27, 2021

If you've seen other Nick Park films then you'll know roughly what to expect - somewhat eccentric characters and a fairly quirky plot line delivered via stop motion animation, wich is very much family friendly viewing. This all applies toIf you've seen other Nick Park films then you'll know roughly what to expect - somewhat eccentric characters and a fairly quirky plot line delivered via stop motion animation, wich is very much family friendly viewing. This all applies to this film, so there's no change there. I didn't find it as amusing as the Wallace & Gromit films but then I suppose thats maybe a lot for this to live up to, not least as the characters are brand new (or really old, if you know what I mean - pardon the plot related pun).

Its an easy and enjoyable watch, with some pretty good examples of visual, slapstick comedy. I thought the voice acting was quite good but as I say it doesn't really compare to the studios previous works. I liked that the cave men were clearly portrayed as having their own flaws, which, no doubt, on a serious note, they would have had. I tend to enjoy the quirky/zaniness factor and the tongue-in-cheek sense that Nick Park films have and this film is no exception. I wouldn't say, however, that this is more memorable compared to other such films. However, I should point out that its very much football focussed, plot wise, so the football theme/references could get a bit boring if your not a fan of the sport, though it is pretty lighthearted and, suffice to say, not intended to be taken especially seriously (seriously, can you imagine cave people engaging on football matches?).

Overall this is a fun and amusing, family friendly watch which is worth a watch if your interested in the story, although it isn't better than the previous Aardman studios films.… Expand

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geewahJan 8, 2021

For me the most disappointing of all of Aardman's movies thus far. The Aardman style is always great, the story though is boring.

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